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• What if the Clippers never traded Chris Paul?

During the summer of 2017, the Los Angeles Clippers effectively ended the days of “Lob City,” signing-and-trading Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets for a package that included Lou Williams, Montrezl Harrell and Patrick Beverley—all three of whom have become vital contributors to today’s Clippers. Then, midway through that ensuing season, Los Angeles sent Blake […]
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Veteran guard Chris Paul has recently opened up about his time with the Los Angeles Clippers and why they were never able to win a championship. The 6-foot-1 point guard, who now plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder, shared what he believes to be one of the most important factors the “Lob City” era Clippers […]
The post Chris Paul reveals what Clippers lacked during Lob City era a...2020

• Thunder’s Chris Paul Has Been Instrumental In NBA’s Effort To Return

Chris Paul has been right in the thick of things from the get-go as the NBA tries to navigate the... »...2020

• How Thunder star Chris Paul is leading players’ charge for NBA restart

Having an elite-caliber player as president has paid its dividends for the National Basketball Players Association, as Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul has worked tirelessly to help his fellow players see the court again this season. The Thunder star has been busy with meetings and getting input from all players, making sure this […]
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The 10-time All-Star is the president of the Players' Association, putting him in a key leadership role as the NBA mulls options to return....2020

• Every New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans trade deadline move ever

The New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans franchise has been through a lot since joining the NBA in 2002. Not only has the organization had to move cities during a season because of the tragic events of Hurricane Katrina, but two Hall of Fame players have requested trades from the franchise in Chris Paul and Anthony Davis. The […]
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• The real root of Rajon Rondo-Ray Allen beef, according to Kendrick Perkins

Former Boston Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins in on the mic again, and this time, he has shed some light on the whole Rajon Rondo-Ray Allen feud. According to Perkins, this all began when Allen wanted to get Rondo off the team in exchange for Chris Paul. Perkins recently went on an interview on Sirius […]
The post The real root of Rajon Rondo-Ray Allen beef, according to Kendrick Perkins ap...2020

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• Chris Paul’s best teammates of all time

Chris Paul is one of the best point guards in NBA history. He will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer one day, regardless if he wins a championship or not. Despite not having a title on his NBA résumé, Paul has played with a bevy of All-Star players during his NBA career. Unfortunately, injuries and […]
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• Chris Paul expressed concern that NBA teams could be pressuring players to work out

The NBA season has been suspended since March 11 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. As NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office prepare to try and slowly get back into the swing of things, some concerns have risen. With certain teams beginning plans to reopen their practice facilities, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard […]
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The Knicks would be wise to strike quickly regarding their head coach position, Steve Popper of Newsday opines. The Nets will also be seeking a head coach and several other franchises with better reputations than the dysfunctional Knicks could be in the market as well. Interim Mike Miller has done an admirable job but if they’re interested in a coach not currently under contract, such as Kenny A...2020

Chris Paul was ejected at the end of the Houston Rockets’ 104-100 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series on Sunday, but what happened during his exchange could be an important matter to consider. After the game, the analysts on NBA TV were debating whether Paul would be facing a suspension for making contact with the referee during his exchange th...2019

Chris Paul doesn’t think he’s in any danger of being suspended for Game 2 of the Houston Rockets’ series against the Golden State Warriors. Paul was ejected late in Houston’s Game 1 loss amid suggestions that he made contact with an official. The point guard said Monday that he isn’t worried about a suspension, believing that any contact was incidental and not worthy of further punishment. Paul se...2019

Mike D’Antoni has high expectations for a potential second-round playoff series against the defending champions. The Houston Rockets punched their ticket to the second round on Wednesday by defeating the Utah Jazz 100-93 to close out their first round series. The Warriors would be their opponent in the second round should they eliminate the Los Angeles Clippers. The potential high-octane matchup w...2019

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Chris Paul trade, contract, salary rumors

• What if the Clippers never traded Chris Paul?

During the summer of 2017, the Los Angeles Clippers effectively ended the days of “Lob City,” signing-and-trading Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets for a package that included Lou Williams, Montrezl Harrell and Patrick Beverley—all three of whom have become vital contributors to today’s Clippers. Then, midway through that ensuing season, Los Angeles sent Blake […]
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The New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans franchise has been through a lot since joining the NBA in 2002. Not only has the organization had to move cities during a season because of the tragic events of Hurricane Katrina, but two Hall of Fame players have requested trades from the franchise in Chris Paul and Anthony Davis. The […]
The post Every New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans trade deadline move ever a...2020

• Breaking down Chris Paul’s total NBA salary from his career

When his current contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder expires, Chris Paul will have made $346,527,220 in NBA money, per Spotrac. Paul began his NBA career with the New Orleans Hornets. He made $3,144,240 during his rookie season and finished the year with averages of 16.1 points and 7.8 assists. Paul won Rookie of the […]
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Since entering the NBA back in 2005 as the fifth overall pick, Chris Paul has made $260,957,260 through NBA contracts alone, per Spotrac. The first contract Paul signed in the NBA was his rookie deal with the New Orleans Hornets. It was a two-year, $6.52 million contract. Paul averaged 16.1 points and 7.8 assists during […]
The post Chris Paul’s NBA contracts appeared first on ClutchPo...2020

• Knicks’ Rose may have trade sights set on Thunder’s Paul

Now that Leon Rose is running the New York Knicks, rumors of the Knicks trying to trade for Oklahoma City point guard Chris Paul are......2020

• Exclusive: Pau Gasol addresses returning to Lakers for final year of career

Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol hasn’t dawned the purple and gold since 2014. The veteran forward played a pivotal role in the Los Angeles Lakers winning back-to-back titles a decade ago, but in the aftermath of the vetoed Chris Paul trade and the failed rebuild with Dwight Howard and Steve Nash that followed, Gasol decided […]
The post Exclusive: Pau Gasol addresses returning to Laker...2020

Chris Paul confirmed that he nixed a proposed 2011 trade to The Bay Area in exchange for Stephen Curry and Golden State Warriors teammate Klay Thompson. “I actually never wanted to come out West,” recalls Paul, who was hooping for the then-Charlotte Hornets. The Dubs’ former general manager, Larry Riley, has refuted that a blockbuster […]
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Danilo Gallinari scored 29 points, Chris Paul had 14 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-118 on Thursday night. Zion Williamson scored 32 points for New Orleans, his second straight game scoring more than 30. It is Williamson’s sixth straight game scoring at...2020

Houston Rockets guard James Harden is doing things that we’ve not seen around the NBA since Wilt Chamberlain some 55 years ago. The likely MVP just dropped 58 points in an overtime loss to the Brooklyn Nets. It’s the second consecutive game that Harden has put up 55-plus points. He’s the first player since Wilt to accomplish this feat. Equally as impressive, Harden has scored 30-plus points in 18 ...2019

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• Chris Paul: Knicks not on my mind, but my kids are

After being linked to the New York Knicks in a recent report, Chris Paul was asked about the rumor on Friday. On Thursday, a report from former Knicks reporter Frank Isola said the team would look into trading for Paul this offseason. The report was based on how well CP3 has done in Oklahoma City this season and the fact that few teams would have interest in acquiring an aging point guard making $...2020

Oklahoma City Thunder players were looking quite dapper ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chesapeake Energy Arena, and all the credit for the stylish duds goes to Chris Paul. It turns out that Paul brought in a tailor before the start of the season to get measurements of all his Thunder teammates. The fruit of said tailor’s labors were on full display Wednesday when the te...2019

Tuesday’s game between the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks was billed as a battle of top-end MVP candidates — James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo. While at least one of them made an early statement in the game, it was Rockets guard Chris Paul who shook fans in Milwaukee. Check out Paul juking D.J. Wilson almost literally out of his shoes and sending the Bucks forward all the way to Minnesot...2019

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade’s farewell NBA tour continues Thursday night in Houston against best bud Chris Paul and the Rockets. Barring a surprise NBA Finals matchup between the two teams, this is the final time these two members of the Banana Boat crew will be taking on one another. Prior to the game, Paul and his son were seen rocking Wade gear as the two entered the Toyota Center in Houston. ...2019

• Carmelo Anthony’s toast to Dwyane Wade: ‘We more than a banana boat’

Dwyane Wade was treated to a star-studded salute — in more ways than one — Thursday night, as the retiring Miami Heat legend was honored for his iconic career. Among those attending the fête — where Wade was presented with his own Hollywood star — were longtime pals Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul, not to mention Magic Johnson. Anthony, in good spirits despite remaining unemployed, saluted his pal ...2019

Earlier today, we shared snippets of a conversation between former NBA Commissioner David Stern and Chris Ballard of SI.com, wherein Stern spoke on numerous issues involving the NBA. Among them was his role in the Lakers’ near trade for Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets in 2011. In elaborating on that deal and its eventual breakdown, Stern was quoted as saying: “But Dell Demps (GM of the the...2018

Devonte' Graham is making a name for himself in Charlotte while Chris Paul is making enemies with officials...2019

• NBPA president Chris Paul confirms that players want to finish season, but for now, 'virus is in control'

Paul is hopeful that the NBA season can be resumed...2020

• Report: Knicks Could Make Run At Chris Paul

The New York Knicks could take a run at Chris Paul this summer, Frank Isola of The Athletic reports. The veteran All-Star has enjoyed a resurgent season with the Oklahoma City Thunder and has ties to new Knicks president Leon Rose. Paul’s substantial contract complicates any acquisition but that hasn’t stopped the franchise from gathering […]
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Quibi has released the trailer for “Blackballed,” the powerful documentary series that examines race in America through the lens of the Donald Sterling saga and how the Los Angeles Clippers players and coaches dealt with it in 2014. “Blackballed” highlights the five days during the 2014 NBA playoffs when Doc Rivers, Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan […]
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After defeating Chris Paul in the opening round of the NBA’s HORSE Challenge, Allie Quigley is set to take on Zach LaVine in the semifinals tonight, starting at 9 pm/et on ESPN. Should she go on to defeat Zach LaVine, Allie would go up against the winner of Chauncey Billups vs. Mike Conley in the […]
The post NBA HORSE Challenge: Allie Quigley Looks To Become HORSE Champion. appeared first on WNBA...2020

The NBA’s televised H-O-R-S-E competition is starting to take shape. Thunder point guard Chris Paul, Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine and Hawks floor general Trae Young are reportedly set to face off. The showcase, inspired by the League’s current hiatus due to the coronavirus global pandemic, is also expected to include WNBA stars and retired […]
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Free-agency issues could limit the roster for Team USA at the Olympics next summer, writes Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. That wouldn’t have been a significant concern this year because of a relatively weak free-agent class, but Reynolds notes that LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul, Bam Adebayo, Kyle Lowry and others could be on the open market in 2021. The Olympics are set to open on...2020

• From LeBron James to Chris Paul: The three best storylines of the NBA season

The NBA is facing an unprecedented level of uncertainty — as is most of society. The league is thinking about resuming at some point in the future, or skipping ahead to playoff games. Rather than project timetables for when NBA action could return, or sulk in the disappointment of a conceivably lost season, it is paramount to celebrate the terrific season that was unfolding. Here are three of the...2020

The New York Knicks are looking to rebuild their roster under new president of basketball operations Leon Rose, and one of their goals this offseason could be to bring in a proven leader who can help develop young talent. Would Chris Paul have any interest in being that guy? Frank Isola of SiriusXM NBA Radio reports that the Knicks are thinking about making a run at Paul this summer. While Paul wi...2020

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• Chris Paul Trade Market Favors Buyers

The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired star point guard Chris Paul with the idea of flipping him for further assets. Unfortunately for general manager Sam Presti and company, there has never been a significant market for the expensive veteran. I wrote last July about how speculation about a potential Heat-Thunder deal might have been premature. Despite […]
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Now that his season has come to a pretty shocking conclusion, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has time to pay homage to longtime best pal Dwayne Wade. The future Hall of Famer is playing in his final NBA game Wednesday night against the Nets in Brooklyn. As the game was getting going, three familiar faces were seen sitting courtside. They were none other than the Banana Boat crew of LeBron Ja...2019

Chris Paul and the Houston Rockets were having none of his former Los Angeles Clippers team on the road Wednesday night. Already up 99-73 late in the third quarter, Paul took an inbounds pass and nailed a Stephen Curry-like 61-foot three-point shot as the buzzer sounded. Talk about giving it some English off the backboard. Paul hoisted up the desperation shot like it was nothing. A total of 61 fee...2019

Draymond Green got Chris Paul really good on Saturday night. Just before halftime of the Golden State Warriors-Houston Rockets game, Green screened Paul around midcourt and knocked the guard to the floor: Paul got up slowly from the blindside hit and was holding his ribs afterward. The screen from Green helped the Warriors make a spectacular play just before the half as Andre Iguodala had a layup ...2019

• Watch: Chris Paul puts Jarrett Allen in a blender with series of fakes

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul has handles upon handles, and he’s so savvy when it comes to working against big men. Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen found this out the hard way on Friday night as Paul put him in a blender with a series of fakes that had him wondering which way was up. Here’s a look at the same sequence from the opposite angle. Now, before you go feeling sorry for Allen,...2018